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This article was published 04/08/2023 (1145 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Manitoba government is set to invest $2 million to foster Indigenous inclusion and partnerships in natural resource development projects across the province. The government plans to use the project to reduce barriers for Indigenous communities through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.
Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt, who unveiled the new fund Wednesday, stated that the government aims to create a collaborative approach to resource development planning that benefits all Manitobans while respecting the land and its people.
“This new funding will pave the way towards a promising and prosperous future with our Indigenous communities,” Nesbitt stated. “We want to ensure that resource development projects are realized in a manner that respects both the land and its people. It’s about fostering a relationship that is beneficial to all stakeholders.”
Chuck Davidson, the president and CEO of Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, emphasizing its focus on addressing mitigation and accommodation measures.
“The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is pleased to be undertaking this pilot program,” Davidson said. “This addresses one of the major gaps that we have identified through the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund initiative and will specifically benefit Indigenous communities and proponents.
Under the Indigenous Inclusion and Partnerships Fund, projects with total eligible expenses of up to $25,000 can receive up to 100 per cent of the eligible costs. For projects with total eligible expenses exceeding $25,000, funding will cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, with a maximum limit of $250,000.
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